Cyber Threat Hunter​/Incident Responder

Command Post Technologies, Inc. (CPT) is seeking experienced Cyber Threat Hunters and Incident Responders for anticipated opportunities supporting the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington, Virginia.

The selected candidate will conduct proactive cyber threat detection, advanced security incident analysis, malware investigation, and incident response activities across enterprise information systems. This position requires hands-on cybersecurity experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to identify malicious activity that may not be detected through traditional security monitoring. Candidates should have experience investigating sophisticated cyber threats, analyzing security telemetry, and developing actionable recommendations to strengthen defensive capabilities.

• Conduct proactive threat hunting activities to identify malicious activity, indicators of compromise, and suspicious behavior across enterprise environments.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents using network traffic, endpoint telemetry, security event logs, and threat intelligence.
• Perform advanced incident analysis to determine attack vectors, scope, impact, and recommended mitigation actions.
• Analyze suspicious files, email activity, malware indicators, and other artifacts to identify potential threats.
• Conduct threat profiling and analysis of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Support incident response activities, including triage, investigation, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident analysis.
• Develop and refine threat detection methods, hunting procedures, and indicators to improve cybersecurity monitoring effectiveness.
• Analyze network flows, DNS activity, security alerts, and other sources to identify patterns associated with malicious activity.
• Coordinate threat intelligence and incident findings with cybersecurity operations personnel and authorized Government stakeholders.
• Support authorized security assessments and penetration testing activities when required.
• Prepare incident reports, threat assessments, technical findings, and recommendations for improving defensive capabilities.
• Collaborate with CND analysts, SIEM engineers, and other technical personnel to improve threat detection and incident response processes.

• Final DoD Secret security clearance, with the ability to meet additional task-order security requirements.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in cybersecurity operations, threat hunting, incident response, digital forensics, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience investigating cybersecurity incidents and analyzing network or endpoint security data.
• Strong understanding of common adversary TTPs, attack methods, and cybersecurity defensive techniques.
• Experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response tools, network monitoring technologies, or digital forensic tools.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, Windows and Linux operating systems, and enterprise security architectures.
• Ability to analyze technical evidence, document findings, and communicate incident information effectively.
• Experience developing or following incident response procedures and coordinating technical investigations.

• Experience supporting DoD hunt teams, CSSP operations, or advanced cybersecurity incident response.
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), GCFA, CySA+, or comparable cybersecurity certification.
• Experience with Splunk, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Wireshark, Zeek, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, threat intelligence analysis, and detection engineering.
• Experience conducting malware analysis, memory forensics, disk forensics, or email threat analysis.
• Experience using Python, Power Shell, or other scripting languages to support analysis or automate investigations.
• Experience conducting authorized penetration testing or security assessments.
• Experience supporting classified networks or Special Access Program environments.
• Prior experience supporting DARPA or another DoD research and development organization.

Anticipated work location is Arlington, VA. Specific onsite requirements, operational schedules, incident-response coverage, and travel will be determined by individual task orders.

This requisition supports anticipated task-order opportunities under an…